Cub Cadet 1180 vs Ford LS55
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1180 and the Ford LS55 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1180 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1994 for the Ford LS55.
- The Ford LS55 is heavier: 231 kg versus 226 kg for the Cub Cadet 1180.
- The Cub Cadet 1180 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1180 | Ford LS55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 2000–2002 | 1994–1995 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 226 kg | 231 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | — | 125 cm |
| Length | — | 175 cm |
| Mower deck | 46" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1180 or the Ford LS55?
The Cub Cadet 1180 and the Ford LS55 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1180 or the Ford LS55?
The Cub Cadet 1180 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1994 for the Ford LS55.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1180 or the Ford LS55?
The Ford LS55 is heavier: 231 kg versus 226 kg for the Cub Cadet 1180.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1180 or the Ford LS55?
The Cub Cadet 1180 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 38".